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Associate Professor in Molecular Parasitology and International Health

Centre
for Medical Parasitology (CMP)

Department
of Immunology and Microbiology (ISIM)

Faculty
of Health and Medical Sciences

University
of Copenhagen

A 3-year Associate Professorship with the
possibility of extension available in the DISCOVERY team at CMP
(http://cmp.ku.dk/research/teamdiscovery). The starting date for the position
is 1st of May 2018.

The research in the team is focused on the
molecular characterization of the host-parasite interaction mediated by the
PfEMP1 and RIFIN proteins of the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum. The aim is to understand the importance of
theses interaction for malaria pathogenesis and immunity and to design a vaccines
or adjunct therapy that target and disrupt PfEMP1 and RIFIN functions. The
methods used could include real-time quantitative RT-PCR, next generation
sequencing, bioinformatics, flow cytometry, confocal imaging, genetic
engineering, protein expression, binding inhibition assays, multiplex analysis
(Luminex), animal immunizations, culturing and manipulations of malaria
parasites and field work in Tanzania.

Qualifications
requirements

In addition
to laboratory-based research in Copenhagen and Tanzania, the Associate
Professor is expected to facilitate and supervise clinical placements for final
year medical students from University of Copenhagen at hospitals in Tanga region, Tanzania. The clinical exposure is
part of the course “International Study
Exposure – Health Provision in Tropical Africa” under the Department of
International Health, Immunology and Microbiology
(http://kurser.ku.dk/course/smea15075u/2017-2018). This task will require
regular trips and placements in Tanzania.

Furthermore,
the Associate Professor is expected to participate in the team’s laboratory
training of junior scientists, in our pre- and postgraduate teaching duties,
and in our on-going efforts to procure additional funding, as well as
participating in the Building Stronger Universities programme at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College (Moshi, Tanzania).

Assessment of applicants will primarily
consider their level of documented, original scientific production at an
international level, including contributions to developments in their field,
teaching qualifications, as well as experience of field work and capacity
building in third world countries. Managerial and out-reach qualifications of
applicants including ability to attract external funding will also be considered.

The position is covered by the Memorandum
on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to
the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation
of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is
possible. The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of
society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless
of personal background.

Application

The application including all attachments
must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

Curriculum vitae including information about external funding

Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)

Research plan – description of current and future research
plans

Description and documentation of teaching experience and
qualifications according to university guidelines

Complete publication list. Please highlight up to five of
publications you have authored that you consider of particular relevance
and describe why

Application process

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the
authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice
of the Appointments Committee. All applicants are then notified within 2 weeks
whether their application has been passed for assessment by an expert
assessment committee or not. Selected applicants are notified of the
composition of the committee and each applicant has the opportunity to comment
on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.